λ AN ANGLO-CHINESE HUANGHUALI TWIN PEDESTAL DESK QIANLONG, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY possibly commissioned by a naval sea captain, the boarded reeded edge top above an arrangement of seven camphorwood lined drawers, the top right one divided to hold a lockable compartment, the fronts with ebonised raised decoration and sunken brass handles, on carved lion's paw feet 77.5cm high, 122cm wide, 57cm deep Provenance Acquired by the present owner from Ciancimino Ltd, 104 Mount Street, London, 5th March 1984. A Private Collection, London.
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λ A BRONZE AND BRASS DESK CLOCK AND ANEROID BAROMETER LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY the centre with an ivory thermometer, together with a French brass cased holosteric desk barometer, with a silvered dial, the back stamped with initials 'PHPN', together with a brass desk clock and a compass (4) 20.8cm high Provenance The Property of a Lady of title.
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY TWIN PARTNER'S PEDESTAL DESK MID-19TH CENTURY the top inset with a gilt tooled leather writing surface and with a moulded edge, above three frieze drawers to each side, and three drawers to each side of the pedestal, on castors 67cm high, 183cm wide, 122cm deep Provenance From a Private Cornish Country Estate.
A VICTORIAN WALNUT WRITING DESK IN LOUIS XV STYLE, C.1860 with gilt brass mounts, the raised back with a pierced gallery above a mirror and fitted with five drawers, above a tooled green leather writing surface, above a frieze drawer, on cabriole legs 95.2cm high, 121cm wide, 67cm deep Provenance From a Private Cornish Country Estate.
AN EARLY VICTORIAN PARTNER'S WRITING DESK POSSIBLY GONCALO ALVES, C.1840-50 the moulded edge top inset with a leatherette writing surface, above three frieze drawers to either side, one stamped 'James Winter & Sons 151 153 155 Wardour St. Soho, London', on ribbed tapering legs and brass castors 78.5cm high, 167.5cm wide, 109cm deep
AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY TUB DESK CHAIR EARLY 20TH CENTURY the slatted curved back above a leather upholstered swivel seat, on four cabriole legs, ball feet and ceramic castors, the underside with two ivorine plaques, one inscribed 'Royal Society', the other for 'Spillman & Co., St. Martins Lane, London' Provenance The Property of a Lady of title.
TWO VICTORIAN BOOKSLIDES C.1860 both with brass strapwork mounts, one in walnut, with a printed trade label for 'W. Childs Jr, 51 Kings Road, Brighton, Desk and Dressing Case Makers...', the other coromandel with applied enamel cabochons (2) 43cm wide (max) Provenance The Property of a Lady of title.
A late 19th century walnut twin pedestal desk, the rectangular moulded top with a later inset skiver, above three cock beaded frieze drawers applied with brass swan neck swing handles, raised upon a pair of pedestals each with three conforming drawers, upon a plinth base and castors, 75cm H x 107cm W x 60cm D
A George III mahogany desk top adjustable candle stand, the circular tray top raised upon an adjustable ring turned column, and weighted circular plinth base, height from 20cm to 29cm, top diameter 15cmCondition report2cm chip to underside by the collar which also has a chip and is restored. General minor marks to the tray top commensurate with age and use
A 19th century mahogany and satinwood crossbanded inverted break-front pedestal desk, inset with a leather skiver above a central frieze drawer, flanked by two further drawers, raised upon a pair of pedestals, each with three graduated drawers and ogee bracket feet, 79cm H x 153cm W x 84cm D Condition reportAll handles are later, two are loose (see photos)All drawers are open and move smoothly, no key for the drawers.The leather skiver has a hole 7cm wide, other minor holes general rubbing and hairline cracks.Joint splits to the back of the pedestals which has a 'dull' patina, otherwise the desk is in good solid condition with only light commensurate wear.Desk separates into three sections
A Victorian figured walnut twin pedestal desk, the rectangular thumb moulded top with rounded corners and inset leather skiver, over three frieze drawers, upon twin pedestals each with three graduated drawers and a plinth base, with inset ceramic castors, 75cm H x 123cm W x 71cm D Provenance; Llangedwyn HallCondition reportExtensive scuffs, ring marks and wear to the skiver, light 'blistering' patch to the veneer on the desk top.Three knob handles are missing.Overall grimy and would benefit from a clean and polish, no visible evidence of woodworm
A Victorian mahogany twin pedestal partners desk, the rectangular moulded top inset with a gilt tooled leather skiver, above a frieze drawer to both sides, raised upon twin pedestals each with four drawers to both sides, and flanked by fluted detail, raised upon a plinth base, 75cm H x 166cm W x 137cm D
A late 19th century inlaid mahogany twin pedestal writing desk, the inverted breakfront top with a reeded edge and inset leather skiver, above three frieze drawers applied with satinwood crossbanding and foliate detail, raised upon twin pedestals each with conforming inlay and three graduated drawers applied with brass ring handles, upon a plinth base and bracket feet, 75cm H x 122cm W x 65cm DCondition reportLacking castors on the LH pedestal causing the desk top to sit unevenly, ring marks to skiver along with other stains and marks with minor veneer chips.General scuffs to the plinth corners, full compliment of original locks and handles.Kneehole height 59cm, overall desk patina appears dull and would benefit from a clean and light restorationDesk top seperates from the two pedestals
A silver mounted cigar box by S J Rose & Son, London 1959, of rectangular form with engine turned decoration and vacant cartouche to hinged cover, two-compartment fruitwood lined interior 15.8cm x 8.9cm x 3.8cm, together with a golfing interest silver wine stopper, marks for ?WW? Birmingham 1995, 8.9cm long, a Victorian ivorine silver mounted napkin ring, 4.7cm diameter, a novelty Edwardian silver pen wipe in the form of a boot brush, 4.4cm x 4.9cm, and a silver mounted desk clock, 9.8cm x 8cm (5)
A FRENCH EBONISED AND GILT BRASS KNEEHOLE DESK, 19TH CENTURY, of rectangular form, one long frieze drawers flanked by two short drawers to each side, raised on square tapering legs, with brass toe caps. 146cm wide, 79cm deep, 80cm highCondition Report: Sturdy pieceMain issue are areas with paint loss throughout, especially at edges of top and legs(see images)Scriber with horizontal split underneath which has caused bubbling of leather and some tearsScriber otherwise good with scratches and scuff commensurate with age and useRepair apparent around central lock plateBrass intactKeys presentSee images
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY CAMPAIGN KNEEHOLE WRITING DESK, the rectangular hinged top opening to reveal an inset writing section, above twin frieze drawers, over central cupboard in knee space, flanked by six pedestal drawers, brass side carrying drop handles, raised on short fluted supports. 93cm wide, 51cm deep, 85cm highCondition Report: Legs are fixedThe top with some light surface abrasions and some stainingBrass support mechanism in good conditionOriginal leather scriber, with some splitsDrawers good, some handles scuffed and one handle missing bottom leftSee images
AN ASSORTED COLLECTION OF SILVER ITEMS; including a desk candlestick, Chester c.1911, lacking maker's mark (weighted base); a pierced circular bon bon dish, Birmingham c.1910, mark of William Hutton & Sons ltd; two pepper shakers; miscellaneous teaspoons and pastry forks, London various dates and makers, (c.8 troy ozs all in excluding weighted item)
A MID 20TH-CENTURY WALNUT KNEEHOLE WRITING DESK, the rectangular top inset with brown leather scriver above three frieze drawers, one pedestal with three short drawers, the other pedestal fitted with shelved side section. 107cm wide, 51cm deep, 76.5cm highCondition Report: Overall very good conditionNo major cracks or scratchesMinor veneer separation to back feetSee images
An Art Deco desk stand, with a mirrored stand, mounted with two inkwells, 25.5cm wide, two cased dressing table boxes, each containing chrome and enamelled bottles, both worn, and three atomisers, each with coloured panels, largest 12cm wide, and a box of cocktail sticks and a stirrer (7)Condition report: One atomisers - fabric tube damaged. Both cases are worn - red has a broken hinge - now loose. Desk stand with some flaking - possibly some resticking to some panels.
Victorian walnut piano top Davenport desk, with rising stationery compartment, wavy hinged front enclosing pull out tooled leather inset slope and twin short drawers, with panelled side door enclosing four drawers raised on castors, 66cm wide x 59cm deep x 96cm highCondition report: Rising mechanism requires attention, spring does nit function and must be raised manually, once raised the stationary compartment does not stay raised
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